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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Fire wise for kids
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE COOK Islands Fire and Safety (CIFS) is running a Fire Wise programme in schools to educate children on fire safety.
Mentor impressed with skill level
Monday 22 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A VISITING trade lecturer is impressed with the skill level of aspiring tradesmen in the Cook Islands.
Bulletz win touch crown in Darwin
Monday 22 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Cook Islands touch team Bulletz won the professional men’s division one crown in the Darwin Touch Rugby Tournament at Fannie Bay Racecourse on Friday night.
Bulletz win touch crown in Darwin
Monday 22 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby
Cook Islands touch team Bulletz won the professional mens division one crown in the Darwin Touch Rugby Tournament at Fannie Bay Racecourse on Friday night.
Investment options for CINSF members
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will be running a series of public presentations next week to explain the new investment options for its members which will be available from July 1.
Simplicity wins Dragon's Den
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
SOMETIMES it’s the simple things that are also most extraordinary.
Water project nears completion
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
STAGE I of the $60 million Te Mato Vai project in Rarotonga is nearing completion.
Grey Power maintain pressure
Saturday 20 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GREY Power had another healthy discussion yesterday at Sinai Hall in Maraerenga in its fight against Government’s decision to continue back-taxing New Zealand pensioners.
Runway can handle future change
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga International Airport’s runway can accommodate bigger aircraft than the ones now flying to the island.
Better sound - and an extra cinema
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE EMPIRE Cinema Rarotonga is keeping up with times to give the patrons the best cinema experience.
Foreign enterprises face deadline
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A FINE of $2000 will be imposed on foreign enterprises who fail to submit their annual filing of information to the Business Trade and Investments Board (BTIB).
Cook Islands on EU blacklist
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
COOK Islands has again been blacklisted by the European Union’s executive Commission for not doing enough to crack down on tax avoidance.
UN push nothing to do with aid, says PM
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna says the pursuit of United Nations membership for the Cook Islands has nothing to do with foreign aid.
Fishing ban no solution says Brown
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE purse seining protest is yet to be tabled in parliament but the Government has made its intentions on the issue clear.
Young entrepreneurs face Dragon's Den
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THREE teams are set to battle in the Young Enterprise Scheme Dragon’s Den at the Crown Beach Conference Room in Rarotonga on Thursday.
TV service in Bluesky's plans
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
EXPECT some new and exciting products and promotions in the telecommunications industry soon, including a new television service.
Private session clears issues on seabed bill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PARLIAMENT had an in camera session at its Friday sitting on the Seabed Mineral Amendment Bill.
Permanent answer sought for landfill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Waste Management department is exploring ways to find a permanent fix for solid waste disposal in Rarotonga.
High praise for book on devastating storm
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE BOOK on the devastating Cyclone Martin in 1997 has won the praise of a renowned analyst of historical tropical cyclones.
Ideal setting for films, but there's hard work ahead
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Rashneel Kuamr looks at what makes the Cook Islands such an attractive location for film-makers, and investigates the future of the movie industry in this country.
